USD Tennis Nets Aussie

South Dakota head tennis coach Malcolm Gilreath has announced the signing of Australia native Sanjana Bidarkal to a national letter of intent. Bidarkal will compete with the Coyotes this fall.

Hay Harvest on Iowa Roadsides

Motorists are being told to take caution when driving as farmers harvest hay along roadsides.

Northeast Nebraska Residents Could See New Area Code

Residents in Northeast Nebraska getting new phone lines could also receive a new area code.

Iowa Head Sees Mobile Gaming in the Future

Mobile gaming may be a gambling feature in Iowa’s future.

Flap Over Outhouse Float

A Norfolk (Nebraska) float builder who sparked controversy over the acceptable limits of political expression says people have misinterpreted the float.

Wine Sale Rules Being Considered

A South Dakota interim legislative committee heard testimony yesterday about direct wine sales to consumers.

Medicare Reform Unlikely

With only a limited number of legislative days on the Congressional calendar, many important issues will not see any action in Washington this year.

Energy Efficiency Program Coming

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has approved a plan by Northwestern Energy to begin some energy efficiency programs for their gas and electric customers.

Sleeping In Seattle

Hisashi Iwakuma struck out a season-high 10 in seven strong innings, Mike Zunino and Michael Saunders hit solo home runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Monday night.

Nolasco Has Sore Arm

Twins right-hander Ricky Nolasco is being sent back to Minnesota because of a sore right elbow.